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System-Level Driving Questions: Setting an Innovation Focal Point
Inspired by the book The Power of Moments, Dallas ISD identified one driving question that served as the focal point for piloting new and innovative teaching and learning practices across their cohort of personalized learning schools.
Creating a Districtwide Learning Framework at Hopkins Public Schools
Ann Ertl, Interim Director of Innovation, Design, and Learning at Hopkins Public Schools describes the district’s learning framework and how it is used to provide school leaders with guidance around decision making for their individual schools given...
Vision 2031
Hopkins Public Schools’ landing page for the district’s Vision 2031, which outlines the vision for an innovative education and a portrait of a graduate in 2031.
Vision 2031: Adoption of District-Wide, 10-Year Vision for Innovation
Using feedback from multiple stakeholders, Hopkins Public Schools crafted a vision for what an innovative education would look like within the district by 2031, including the ideal portrait of a graduate.
Recovery Through Reinvention
This actionable insight covers how education leaders can use The Learning Accelerator's Hop, Skip, Leapfrog Guide to lead their educators through change management and reinvention of school models.
Why Trailblazer Decided to Transition to Competency-Based Learning
The principal of Trailblazer discusses the rationale and benefits behind competency-based learning.
Natick Public Schools Vision and Strategy Overview
A short webpage dedicated to key areas Natick has identified to improve student learning, their aspirational vision for learning, and their strategic plan to achieve this vision.
Setting a Focal Point for System Innovation Through a Driving Question
Kristen Watkins, Director, Personalized Learning at Dallas ISD discusses the Personalized Learning Department’s process for choosing a driving question to serve as the focal point of innovation for the school year.
Gulfport Virtual Academy's Approach to Teacher and Student Capacity
Through participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Gulfport Virtual Academy sought to support students who struggled with asynchronous courses and empower teachers to try new technologies and teaching practices to support...
Strengthening Local Assessment Systems for Personalized, Proficiency-Based Education: Strategies and Tools for Professional Learning
This report describes Vermont’s convenings to support schools, districts, and other education organizations seeking to create high-quality local comprehensive systems of assessments. It can serve as a resource for schools, districts, and states that...